Grade I listed · Dacorum

Beechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining

Beechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining is a Grade I listed building in Dacorum, first listed on 22 October 1952. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 911 listed buildings in Dacorum; 7% of Dacorum’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBeechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1100376
Date first listed22 October 1952
Local planning authorityDacorum
Location51.81917, -0.48477 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1100376

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dacorum will require for your works on Beechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Beechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining

NameGradeDistance
Garden Urn at Beechwood Park School (40 Metres to South East of Main Entrance)II46 m
Garden urn at Beechwood Park School (40 metres to north of main entrance)II51 m
Garden Urn at Beechwood Park School (25 Metres to West of Library)II65 m
Garden Urn at Beechwood Park School (55 Metres to West South West of Dining Room Bay Window)II70 m
Sundial at Beechwood Park School (30 Metres to West South West of LibraryII74 m
Ice House at Beechwood Park School (30 Metres to West of North Stables)II82 m
Gate, Piers and Steps at West Gate to Walled Garden at Beechwood Park SchoolII116 m
Gate, Piers, and Steps at South Gate to Walled Garden at Beechwood Park SchoolII170 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Flanking Walls at Main Entrance to Park at Beechwood Park SchoolII*803 m
Ballingdon CottageII821 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Beechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining listed?
Yes. Beechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1100376, first listed on 22 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Beechwood Park School and Walls of Walled Garden Adjoining?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dacorum, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.